Travel in Dinosaurs Footsteps in the USA
Take the family on a holiday of discovery around the national parks of Utah. Here you will trace the history of the dinosaurs that once roamed this land. From footprints to full-size replicas, you will hear stories of dinosaurs all around you!
Zion, Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Whether you’re travelling with your children who are a dinosaur enthusiasts or you have a passion for this era in natural history, we can tailor make any fly dri...
Travel in Dinosaurs Footsteps in the USA
Take the family on a holiday of discovery around the national parks of Utah. Here you will trace the history of the dinosaurs that once roamed this land. From footprints to full-size replicas, you will hear stories of dinosaurs all around you!
Zion, Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
Whether you’re travelling with your children who are a dinosaur enthusiasts or you have a passion for this era in natural history, we can tailor make any fly drive in this region to your requirements. The National Parks on this route include Zion, Canyonlands and Arches and offer plenty of hiking opportunities and of course, stunning scenery.
Dinosaur National Monument, Utah
Family holidays to Las Vegas and Salt Lake City
We recommend extending your holiday for a night or two in Las Vegas, where you can catch one of the stunning Cirque de Soleil shows which you and your family are sure to enjoy. Alternatively go shopping in the outlet stores.
Day 1
Travel to Salt Lake City Fly to Salt Lake City, collect your car and drive to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Explore the Natural Museum of Utah & the Dinosaur Park. This morning visit the Natural Museum of Utah set on the grounds of the University of Utah. You will find 10 permanent exhibitions including 'Past Worlds' which traces back 500 million years. Most importantly it includes the only display in the world of the 14 horned dinosaur skulls. After that, drive approximately 45 minutes north of the city to Ogden where there are 125 life size sculptures in the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park. Alternatively, in Salt Lake City, soak up the atmosphere with a visit to the Historic Temple Square, a top attraction in Utah, owned by the Mormon Church.
Torvosaurus & diplodocus dinosaurs
Day 3
The Museum of Ancient Life. Located only 30 minutes from the city, drive to The Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point. Here you will find 60 complete dinosaur skeletons to view as well as plenty of opportunities for your children to participate in interactive exhibitions.
Petrified Skull, Dinosaur National Monument, Utah
Day 4
Dinosaur National Monument & Utah Field House of Natural History (175 miles & 227 miles). The highlight of today is a visit to the Dinosaur National Monument by Vernal. It is a truly unique and must-see park where it is possible to view and touch over a thousand bones in the cliff face. Subsequently you might wish to visit the Utah Field House of Natural History or drive a couple of hours to Moab. If time allows, en route from Vernal to Moab, dinosaur eggs can be seen in the Prehistoric Museum of Price. Alternatively, travel to the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry where you will discover the world’s largest concentration of Jurassic bones.
Dinosaur National Monument, Green River
Day 5
Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Spend the day enjoying the treasures of Utah. For example, Moab is a fantastic centre for outdoor activity and also the gateway town of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Certainly, these parks offer plenty of hiking and photo opportunities.
Sunrise, Arches
Day 6
Moab's Attractions. Here you will find plenty of dinosaur attractions in Moab including the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail and Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackway. In addition and new to the area is the Moab Giants, a dinosaur museum with hiking trail.
USA-Utah-Newspaper-Rock-State-Historic-Monument-near-Moab.
Day 7
Dinosaur Museum of Blanding (146 miles). Leaving Moab today, travel to the area of Blanding. Here you will find another Dinosaur Museum with sculptures of dinosaurs, eggs and footprints. After that, it would be a great shame to miss out on a visit to Monument Valley. This famous scenery has been used frequently in western and Hollywood films and is certainly a great stop for a night.
Monument Valley
Day 8
Lake Powell & Antelope Canyon (126 miles). Journey onto Lake Powell for a guided excursion into Antelope Canyon, a stunning slot canyon on the borders of both Utah and Arizona. After that if time allows, visit the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Spend the night at Lake Powell.
Day 9
Zion National Park (114 miles). The final national park of the trip is Zion National Park where there are many beautiful walks passing small springs, waterfalls and greenery. Hiking the Narrows is not for the faint-hearted and be sure to rent some waterproof gear for this, as you may well need it!
Walking the Narrows, Zion
Day 10
Dinosaur Discovery Site & Las Vegas (270 miles). Your final dinosaur treat is the Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson’s Farm where there are 2,000 preserved tracks. This can be visited en route from Springdale (Zion) and Las Vegas, where you might wish to extend your holiday.
